Janice S. Archer

Janice S. Archer, 86, of Little Rock went to Glory on May 15, 2015 with her beloved children by her side. She was welcomed into Christ's Kingdom by her husband of almost 50 years, James D. Archer Sr., her parents Junius and Juddie Wheeler Smith, brother James, and a host of family and friends who went on before her. Left on this earth to cherish her memory is her daughter Nancy Archer Clark and husband Ron of Frisco, Texas, son James D. Archer Jr. and wife Faye of Little Rock, brother John (Hilda) of Fordyce, grandchildren Andrew Clark (Angela) of Texarkana, Texas, Matthew Clark (Jamie) of Benton, Amber Althoff (Steven) of North Little Rock, Jeffery Clark (Jenn) of St. Louis, Mo., and Rachel Brewer (Cole) of North Little Rock, as well as four great-granddaughters, nine great-grandsons, and a host of family and friends. Jan loved the Lord and it was in His service that she selflessly and without ceasing gave back to her family, her church, and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. During her years with the DAVA, she served as state commander and National Second Vice Commander and was in line to be National Commander before having to give up her post to care for her ailing beloved Jim. Known for her quilting, she was always working on a new quilt for the DAV and could be found quietly volunteering at the VA Hospital or Immanuel Baptist, her church of 50+ years. A service honoring Jan's life will be held Monday, May 18, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Prosperity Baptist Church, Ramsey, Ark. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Wheeler Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.